Children born in South Africa to parents who are asylum seekers or refugees qualify for South African citizenship upon reaching 18 years of age, under the South African Citizenship Act. Below is the detailed procedure:

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, the applicant must:

1. Birthplace and Residency:

o Be born in South Africa and have resided in the country from birth until the age of 18.

2. Legal Documentation:

o Be included in the parents' asylum seeker or refugee file and have maintained valid status throughout their residency..